Category Archives: Random

The Story Between the Lines: The Boy Who Became Everyone

Posted on July 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Before the stages, cameras and applause, there was a shy and lonely boy who learned to fill empty rooms with imaginary lives. Continue reading →

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The Outdated Technology I Miss Most

Posted on July 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I miss answering machines and phone booths, but I miss the printed newspaper most. It gave us more than information. It gave us a broader, shared picture of the world. Continue reading →

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Reasons, Excuses and One Refreshingly Honest Student

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

From broken Internet to stolen bookbags, teachers hear plenty of excuses. But one student skipped the story and simply admitted, “I just didn’t do it.” Continue reading →

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What Shapes Us More: Our Experiences or Our Character?

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Are we products of our experiences, or do our character and choices determine what those experiences become? The story of two men named Wes Moore suggests the answer is both—but neither character nor circumstance gets the final word. Continue reading →

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If I Had to Be an Animal, I’d Reluctantly Choose a Cat

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If I had to be an animal for a week, most of the choices sound less like an adventure and more like a sentence. After ruling out bears, lions, dolphins, birds, and even dogs, I reluctantly land on the one animal I do not particularly like. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, July 15, 2026: Justice for Jim—Jim Thorpe, Micah 6:8 and a Wrong Finally Made Right

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jim Thorpe was one of the greatest athletes the world had ever seen, but Olympic officials stripped him of the medals he had rightfully won. His story reveals what can happen when rules are enforced without kindness, fairness or humility. Continue reading →

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The Technology That Will Remember Us—The Future of AI, Memory, and Grief

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

What if artificial intelligence could recreate the voice of someone you loved? I think that technology is coming sooner than we realize. The question isn’t whether we’ll build it—it’s whether we’ll use it wisely. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, July 14, 2026: A Bloody Mess—Liberty Without the Light of Christ

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Freedom is a gift, but history reminds us that liberty without the light of God can become something darker. John 3 points us back to the only light strong enough to overcome darkness. Continue reading →

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The Bible, Mockingbird, and the Books That Keep Finding Me

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The Bible is the honest answer. But teaching has a way of making you return to certain books again and again, until they become part of your life. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, July 13, 2026: Making a Lasting Difference Through Good Works

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Live Aid was a beautiful spark of compassion, but the Church is called to be a steady flame — rich in good works, generous and ready to share. Continue reading →

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